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Vocabulary Entry
hoax
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A deceptive act or prank intended to mislead or trick.
Example Sentences
"The internet is full of hoaxes that spread misinformation."
"She fell for the elaborate hoax and felt embarrassed afterward."
"The hoax was revealed by fact-checkers soon after it went viral."
V
verb
To deceive or trick someone, often through a hoax.
Example Sentences
"They hoaxed the public with a fake news report."
"He was accused of hoaxing his friends for a laugh."
"The prankster enjoyed hoaxing people during April Fools' Day."